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Of course private companies can do whatever to attract customers but what of reduced transit fares, museum tickets, library programs, college classes and most important state level TAX FREE social security income.

A History Lesson on the Senior Discount:

Senior discounts originated as both a social and economic strategy. During the Great Depression, seniors were disproportionately poor, prompting the 1935 Social Security Act to provide federal assistance. This established a precedent for viewing seniors as a group needing financial support.

In the 1960s and 1970s, public agencies and businesses began offering discounts to seniors, partly as a social responsibility during the "Great Society" era and partly as a marketing tool to attract older consumers. New York City launched one of the first organized discount programs in 1971. By the 1980s, with a growing senior population, businesses recognized seniors as an affluent and active demographic, using discounts to foster brand loyalty and attract this expanding market.

Today, senior discounts persist due to their effectiveness in appealing to older consumers and their fixed incomes, though debates continue about their relevance given changing economic conditions.

Senior discounts, particularly in the form of tax exemptions or subsidies, can lead to significant lost government revenue. For example, state income tax subsidies for seniors in the U. S. reduce state tax collections by approximately 9%, amounting to $48 billion annually. These subsidies often include exemptions for Social Security income and retirement benefits, even for wealthy seniors, further straining state budgets.

Such revenue losses limit governments' ability to fund essential services like infrastructure, education, and poverty reduction programs. Additionally, these subsidies often shift the tax burden onto younger taxpayers, raising concerns about fairness and generational equity.

I'm talking like you've found a mate or you've found a crush to be crushing on - do you go into protective mode if other women ever speak to him, talk to him, or seem like their entering your territory. Or do you just shrug and be like sure he can talk to other chicks other women + *eyes continue to monitor though 👀 👁️ 👁️* - lol 😂 tell me ladies please.

Ye just tweeted Hitler invented the modern highway / Autobahn. Fact checked: true. Hitler felt Germans would be happier after the war traveling across the vast and sprawling Reich in their Volkswagon freely and quickly across the highway. ditching the idea train transport which he felt was gloomy and confined.

heart broken ;(

would you take the best partner of choice somewhat?

BUENOS AIRES

Pros: You can experience the Tango and Gaocho culture that's so synonymous with the country. It has more museums, parks and a more diverse array of historical sites. It's by the water, has islands and you can see wildlife. You can take a day trip to Uruguay.

Cons: It's a massive city with 10 million people and is very touristy and also the political center, so protests are possible. The geography isn't very interesting.

or CORDOBA

Pros: It's a much smaller and less touristy city, so it might feel more authentic. Has a beautiful Old Town and lots of Colonial history. Has a university and theater culture. You can day trip to Spanish missions and German villages. Has some fascinating religious sites and folklore and also has a diverse range of museums and cultural/historical sites. The geography is more interesting. My sports crush lives there.

Cons: It's doesn't have any forts or estancias. It's not on the coast. You can't day trip to another country. It doesn't really have opportunities to experience the Tango and Gaocho culture that the country is so famous for.